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Rocky Vista University in Ivins, UT has an opening for a

Military Medicine Program Associate Director (Full-Time)

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Career page at www.rvu.edu.

SALARY:

$280,000 -$300,000 per year depending on experience and Faculty rank. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials. The RVU Rank and Promotions Committee will determine rank of any finalist. 

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee's contribution. Join us in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

The military medicine program associate director will preferably be located on the Utah campus and co-coordinate the development, implementation, delivery, and assessment of military medicine-related curriculum throughout all four years of medical student education and training. Mentors and advocates for student participants in the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). Provide administrative support to the Military Medicine program director and the program students on both Colorado and Utah campuses. Initiates, coordinates, directs original research, supports other projects and activities directly related to the military medicine program.

• Provide oversight, direction and guidance for faculty members involved in teaching military medicine.
• Assist the Director military medicine in leading and mentoring military medicine faculty and staff through feedback, assessments, performance evaluations, and performance improvement actions.
• Assist the Director military medicine in preparing financial and budgetary plans and help oversee expenditures related to military medicine instruction.
• Assist the Director military medicine in recruiting adjunct faculty members to effectively administer all military medicine-related activities.
• Work collaboratively with other administrators and faculty to incorporate military medicine content (as appropriate) in other RVU activities.
• Exemplify military bearing and role model for medical students in the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP).
• Provide feedback and mentoring to military students.
• Foster collaborative relationships with current and former military officers who might serve as educators, mentors, and provide pathways to residency for military students.
• Participate in RVU military medicine curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and enhancement, consistent with medical training and expertise.
• Engage in scholarly activity, including original research, authorship, presentations at conferences, and mentorship of students in their scholarly activities.
• Provide expertise and mentoship in study design and statistical analysis.
• Maintain a personal and professional development plan and portfolio, including documentation of teaching, professional development, university and community service, scholarly activity, and research activities.
• Provide professional leadership consistent with training and degrees (as assigned).

• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a military officer.
• Possess working knowledge of military structure and organization.
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential material.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be a creative, strategic, and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated research capability (hypothesis generation, study design, analysis).
• Knowledge of the military medicine residency selection process.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, team-based environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing inclusive excellence and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

• Doctoral Degree (DO/MD) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification appropriate for training.
• Honorable discharge from military service (O5 or above).
• Formal surgical training.
• Strong understanding of the military community.
• Residency program director or senior faculty.
• Record of academic achievement (publications and presentations).
• Commitment to a high standard of integrity and professionalism. 
• Commitment to RVU's mission, vision, and values, which are service, integrity, diversity, excellence, compassion, innovation, and collegiality.

• PhD/MPH/MS formal training in research methodology.
• Military deployment as officer in charge.
• Surgical expertise (board certification).
• Experience in medical/casualty simulation.
• Evidence of national professional recognition.
• Officer in charge over seas station.

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Qualified applicants will be contacted. There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;

• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;

• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;

• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

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